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Calling All Lakeland Area Mompreneurs: We Want to Share Your Story!

By Amanda Swank, publisher of MacKID Lakeland-Bartow-Mulberry, FL July 26, 2025

Raising kids and running a business? You deserve to be celebrated—and we want to help make that happen.

We're launching a brand-new series called “Meet the Mompreneurs of Lakeland/Bartow/Mulberry,” spotlighting local moms who are balancing family life and business with creativity, hustle, and heart.

Whether crafting handmade goods at home, running a bustling storefront downtown, or building your brand online, we want to hear from you.

Our mission is to connect, uplift, and inspire families in Lakeland/Bartow/Mulberry by telling the stories behind the faces we see at markets, shops, and social media feeds. We know it takes a village, and we want to showcase the women making an impact right here in our community.

👉 Are You a Local Mompreneur?

If you:

  • Are a mom living in or around Lakeland/Bartow/Mulberry
  • Run your own business (of any kind!)
  • Want to share your journey and advice with other local families

We’d love to feature you in an upcoming article!

📩 How to Be Featured

Email amandaswank@macaronikid.com with:

  • Your name
  • A short description of your business
  • Your contact info and social media handles

We’ll follow up with a few interview questions and photo requests—and you’ll be part of a growing network of inspiring women in our area.

Let’s support each other, shop local, and celebrate the incredible moms making moves in Lakeland/Bartow/Mulberry.

💡 Know a mompreneur who deserves the spotlight? Send her our way!